Training Courses

Tucked into Portsmouth Central Library, Lily & Lime is a relaxed place to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a great cup of coffee, and support our work with people with learning disabilities.

Enjoy a delicious panini and a barista hot drink or give yourself an afternoon treat with one of our homemade cakes.

Lily & Lime is more than a relaxed, friendly café - it’s a thriving community hub where you can get together, socialise, and meet our welcoming team.

Dozens of people with learning disabilities run our cafés and provide top quality event catering - learning new skills, developing social skills and working towards more independent futures.

We are proud to be part of local charity Minstead Trust, which supports 320 people from Poole to Portsmouth.

Madani aspires to provide the highest quality of education, teaching the Department of Education’s National Curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment, enriched with Islamic ethos. Our school is a warm and vibrant community, with our dedicated staff endeavouring to not only maintain but continuously improve the quality and standards of care and education for all our students.

Madani Academy aims to deliver a high-quality educational programme and services within a secure and supportive Islamic environment, such that students enjoy a positive school experience, achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves, and leave school being mindful of their accountability to Allah, confident in their identity as Muslims and feel a keen desire to make meaningful contributions to the social, political and economic well-being of society.

Madani aspires to provide the highest quality of education, teaching the Department of Education’s National Curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment, enriched with Islamic ethos. Our school is a warm and vibrant community, with our dedicated staff endeavouring to not only maintain but continuously improve the quality and standards of care and education for all our students.

Madani Academy aims to deliver a high-quality educational programme and services within a secure and supportive Islamic environment, such that students enjoy a positive school experience, achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves, and leave school being mindful of their accountability to Allah, confident in their identity as Muslims and feel a keen desire to make meaningful contributions to the social, political and economic well-being of society.

The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance. Our service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey you’re at.

The NeuroDisability Network is the shared service brand for AreYou – Training and Consultancy CIC and Hudson Blake Ltd. Together, we provide specialist education, support programmes and professional training for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs, as well as the professionals and families who support them.
Our work focuses on helping people understand themselves, their relationships and the world around them in a safe, positive and accessible way. Important areas such as relationships, independence, wellbeing and social understanding are often overlooked when considering the needs of people with additional needs. We believe everyone has the right to this knowledge and support.
Our services are delivered through four key programmes.
CONNECT – Specialist Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
Connect delivers specialist relationships and sex education for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
These sessions support people to understand:
• healthy relationships and boundaries
• love, attraction and sexual identity
• consent and personal safety
• emotional well-being and self-esteem
• family, friendships and professional relationships
Our sessions are adapted for different learning styles and abilities so people can build confidence, understanding and safer decision-making.
Connect also provides bespoke support for more complex situations, including:
• risk-taking behaviours
• inappropriate sexual behaviours
• self-esteem and mental health difficulties
• family or relationship challenges
• concerns such as coercion or forced marriage
This support can be provided to individuals, families or professionals supporting someone with additional needs.
ENGAGE – Alternative Education Support
Engage provides tutoring and engagement support for children who are registered with a school or homeschooling but are struggling to attend.
The aim is to help young people maintain a connection to learning while reducing pressure and rebuilding confidence.

Do you need Free and Confidential Help with....

Employability
- Motivation & confidence
- CV/Interviews
- Help finding a job
- Work experience

Training
- IT Skills
- Training
- Qualifications

Wellbeing and Lifeskills
- UC / benefits help
- Relationships
- Money management / debt
- Housing

In Work Support
- Confidence building
- Help keeping a job
- Performance at work
- Finding a better job

We specialise in helping people into employment by offering free, voluntary, practical and tailored support in all areas of employability.

Please pop in for a warm welcome and a chat with one of our expert advisors.

The Into Work service aims to help people with a learning disability to build their confidence and independence to overcome any hurdles people face in getting a job. 

We also have a Autism and Neurodivergent (AND) Employment Worker who is supporting people 18+, PO1-PO6 postcode.

We can support people with CV’s, interview practice, at an interview and on the Job Support when the individual starts a role.

Toucan Diversity Training CIC is a social-profit organisation that provides CPD-accredited equality training in order to promote social inclusion for disabled people.

We are an award-winning, disabled-people led organisation. Courses we offer:

In Person or Online (Zoom)
Disability Equality Training (Bespoke)
Inclusive Employment Training
Autism Awareness Training
Deaf Awareness Training
Sight Impaired Awareness Training
Invisible Disability Awareness Training

Online Training Portal
NEW FOR 2024: Deaf Awareness Training and Customer Service Training
Disability Awareness Training
Neurodiversity into Work
Learning Disability into Work
Access to Work Guide

Our training is designed and delivered by our team of accredited disabled trainers who will share their lived experience of a disability.

Employees at all levels of your organisation probably need to be better informed about disability, including the practical issues that might arise.

Disability Equality Training will extend their understanding and help them capitalise on the value that disabled customers and employees bring.

For more information and fees please get in touch.

The Workers Educational Association helps adults of all ranges and abilities to take part in courses to help with education and learning.

World of Music Education Limited provides virtual, face to face and hybrid music, maths and English course for companies, schools and individuals in Hampshire and West Sussex.